This market is intense! So many sights, sounds, smells, colors! Haggle is the word of the day! You will be overcharged as a foreigner most likely so if you're not experienced in haggling, get a tour guide to go with you. They sell literally EVERYTHING there! Everyone will want you to buy from them, even if you just bought something from the stall next door and they all have similar things. It's a great experience to have. We were warned to mind our belongings, carry your bags/money in front of you and be aware of pickpockets. I recommend you do it at least once! Great experience. @geckoflextours on IG was our guide and chief haggler through the market.

(Translated by Google) Many stalls with almost the same types of items, such as bracelets, dresses, shawls, bags, figurines and masks. Of course you are literally approached by every market stall / market stall to come and have a look at her or his stall. Although everyone wants to see you in their booth, a friendly "no" is usually sufficient. My advice is to remain friendly yourself. They are and will always be lovely people who do their work for their bread. If you find something interesting, it is immediately offered for a much too high price. Count on it that you will certainly get everything for at least half or less. It is a game of negotiation. They also assume that you are going to negotiate. You will see here how men make their wood carvings: from cutting, sanding to painting. There is something for everyone here with souvenirs. Not only new, but also older masks can be found here. (Original) Veel kraampjes met bijna dezelfde soorten artikelen, zoals armbandjes, jurken, omslagdoeken, tassen, beeldjes en maskers. Natuurlijk wordt je letterlijk door iedere marktkraamvrouw/marktkraamman aangesproken om op z’n minst in haar of zijn kraam een kijkje te komen nemen. Hoewel iedereen je graag in hun kraampje wil zien, is een vriendelijke ‘nee’ meestal voldoende. Mijn advies is dan ook om zelf vriendelijk te blijven. Het zijn en blijven lieve mensen die voor hun brood hun werk doen. Als je iets interessant vindt, wordt het direct voor een veel te hoge prijs aangeboden. Reken erop dat je alles zeker voor de helft of minder ook wel meekrijgt. Het is een spel van onderhandelen. Ze gaan er ook ervan uit dát je gaat onderhandelen. Je gaat hier zien, hoe mannen hun houtsnijwerk maken: van snijden, schuren tot verven. Er Is hier voor ieder wat wils aan souveniertjes. Niet alleen nieuwe, maar ook wat oudere maskers kun je hier op de kop tikken.

Probably what you’d expect from a craft market in the tourist district - lots of handmade items from wood, material etc and also mass produced products like bracelets/ jewellery, but a good and easy place to get some souvenirs to take home. You will get hassled by every vendor and haggling is a must - you never really know of you get a good price or not! They can sew custom items for you like tops or trousers from your choice of material which I’d also great. I asked for some trousers, the taylor came to take my measurements and I picked them up the next day

The craft market is a place to visit if you are in Gambia. It has a variety of colours and styles. You will find bags, clothes, dresses, head scarves, fabrics, batik, purses, neck pieces, Bangles, beads, leg chains, waist beads, ear rings, t-shirts, tops and more. African art, wall paintings, sculptures and more. I had a great time

Small craft market. All the stalls are selling identical items. I didn't buy anything. I whizzed through very quickly. Expect to get called and hassled into looking and buying something.

It's a beautiful place tucked into a community of artists filled with handmade jewelry, tapestries made with dye and wax, tye dye. They will teach you the craft of dying pictures and they also sell tye dye goods. A museum of art!

My experience was very relaxed, easy to haggle in the wet season. Variety of clothes, sculptures, souvenirs. I recommend visiting Mama PeePee - she was very polite and didn’t hassle my friend and I at all.

Nice pleasant experience. No aggressive sales and genuine attention. Please haggle on prices. Silverware has to be stamped or don't buy.

(Translated by Google) Folklore and tradition. (Original) Folklor i tradycja.

The craft market was small, but I was able yo find several things that I needed. I even had several outfits made by local tailors.

As usual an amount of hassle but just chat to them about their lives, where they live city of living etc etc Look round for different things... you will be surprised.

It's The Gambia 🇬🇲 😌 how could it not be nice! I like the necklaces and bracelets. I had an awesome time with my brothers in this country, now I am back in America hauling vehicles for Jack Cooper Transport Yours truly, Willy-G P.s. I didn't go inside this shop, I've just witnessed with my own eyes the type of things they sell in The Gambia :)

Don't feel pressured by these people, it's just the way they are. You don't have to buy if you don't want it, if you look they expect you to pay. Best to visit without money first, then go back if you like something. They always tipple the price at first so this is an indication of what to offer.

Best place to get local souvenirs

This place gives a good portret of the Gambia. It is a mix of getho and a beautiful market. Local people and hotels and restaurants buy their near, fish, fruit and vegetables here. Behind the shops you can see how clothes and other crafts are made.

A great spot where you can find anything from drums, necklaces, leather goods to local instruments. A must-go place for souvenirs.

Brilliant place to visit, what a wonderful atmosphere and the people are so nice!

This place has some gems for sure. Be sure to barter! And be sure to pay a game of mancala with the locals!

This was one of my favorite markets in Serrekunda! Be warned!!! Monkey business is how they haggle for EVERYTHING...always ask for their best price then go from there!

(Translated by Google) Cozy market craft market (Original) Gezellig marktje craftmarkt

Great place to visit and support the locals! This is where they make the original woodcarvings from small to VERY large and you can learn and watch how they are hand crafted, then barter and purchase at good prices. Across the road is the animal market, which is worth a visit, to see where the locals buy their goats. Support the Gambians!

(Translated by Google) Everything can be found :) (Original) Kaikkea löytyy :)

(Translated by Google) You can see what they are doing right now. You can order some crafts as well (Original) Momentuan ikus dezakezu egiten dutena. Puedes encargar alguna manualidades también

Not so many stalls, but lots of wooden carvings and bright material.

Wow! This small limited craft market has lots of talent specially in wood carving, cloth embroidery and other small souvenirs. Cheaply available, bargain is must.

Very quiet place. No stress, no pushy. In fact I was so surprised that lots of wooden stuff is very nice and a bit different than in other craft markets which I could see. Ot seems small but when you get in you will realise that there are two sections. Also if you want them to make you a dress there are “dressmakers” as well.

great little market all local products locally made, they will even custom make things for you if required!

We tried to quickly visit this place but all the sales man and women will approach you and they have all their own ways and trics to make you buy things. If you go here be prepared for this as it might take longer for you to walk through.

Smiling coast at it's best. Great winter location. Guaranteed sunshine never below 25 C

The best place to get handmade souvenirs instead of the Chinese pre made stuff.Please start at the back!the guys in front get all the sales.Ask for Ali Baba for amazing handmade stuff!

It was good, got some really nice presents for family and a lovely dress

Lovely place to visit beautiful things on display to buy

It was my first time to booked ticket and a hotel with a swimming pool in it, that was my best holiday ever, they treat me with great respect , and they assist me with a lot of thing, it was a dream holiday, i have to change flights, it was quite a delay to get on the flights, but it was alright with me, the transportation was fine me , the drive pick me time and on my way back to the airport, i got the same treatment, it was a good driver and was very polite, i didn't even find it difficult to travel. The hotel beach has a very beautiful good view wow, i had a nice time in the gambia, it is a good place to go and experience of a lifetime, everything was a bit expensive for me, i saw some wild animals , and i learn much more about their culture and history of the gambia, i saw some art like picture and order things, and somethings to know about the gambia, i will like to go back, but not at the moment, i have to save alot of money, if your going for holiday you prepare for a longtime, some people dont have to wait for long, everything just happen for them, i like the country, the only thing i dont like some people are suffering alot , and there is nothing to do to help, some people are rich while others are poor , this is not enough help to feed the people, some people have to fly away just to survive and help their families, the president is not helping the gambia people, all he care about is own people, some people are begging in the street, imagine how hard it is to live their, the people in the hotel were quiet helpful, they clean the hotel room each and everyday, they are very good workers, everywhere is clean , i saw monkeys up the trees , birds, they have different building in the compound, it was a good surrounding very peaceful environment nice and quiet place to enjoy yourself, you dont have to go outside must of time, on less if you have to change some money or do some shopping, i had to take transport must of the time, the roads are on finished , is not really good for driver, the road are not good enough to travel, it is very bad to use the road at the moment, i dont know how long they will take to fix it up, there is alot of job to be done, if the roads are good everything will go on smoothly.

Really good atmosphere there. Great for haggling and arriving at a win:win outcome then have a beer afterwards.

It was fun haggling for a good price and little extras thrown in. The wood working and leather shoes and bags are authentic. The people of Gambia are hustlers for real.

(Translated by Google) monument (Original) Pamiatki

(Translated by Google) Beautiful but intrusive all want her to buy something everywhere (Original) Mooi maar opdringerige willen allemaal dat her overal iets koopt

(Translated by Google) A market focused on tourists. Mostly handicrafts, some materials. The starting price is always at least twice as high. More expensive than Albert Market in Banjul (Original) Targ nastawiony na turystów. Głównie rękodzieło, trochę materiałów. Cena wywoławcza zawsze przynajmniej dwa razy wyższa. Droższy niż Albert Market w Banjul

(Translated by Google) A good place to buy souvenirs if you can haggle. Bargaining is necessary. Among the trash you can find really interesting things to decorate the apartment or yourself. It is not worth coming before 10 because then everything is open. (Original) Dobre miejsce na kupienie pamiątek, jeśli potrafisz się targować. Targowanie jest konieczne. Pośród tandety można znaleźć naprawdę ciekawe rzeczy do ozdoby mieszkania czy siebie. Nie warto przychodzić przed 10 bo wtedy dopiero wszystko jest otwarte.

(Translated by Google) Small but you get a lot of craft. You have to act well and be able to say no. (Original) Klein aber man bekommt viel Handwerk. Man muß gut handeln und auch mal Nein sagen können.

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(Translated by Google) A very busy place, but very interesting to have seen. After dark, you should no longer be there (at least alone). (Original) Ein sehr wuseliger Ort, aber sehr interessant gesehen zu haben. Nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit sollte man sich dort (zumindest alleine) nicht mehr aufhalten.

Mahammadi’s necklaces are beautiful!!! He even custom makes them if you want a matching set!!

(Translated by Google) cool (Original) Super

(Translated by Google) Cheap crafts (Original) Billigt hantverk

(Translated by Google) Quality masks, a warm and welcoming person. I highly recommend for lasting memories. ❤️ (Original) Des masques de qualité , une personne chaleureuse et accueillante. Je recommande fortement pour des souvenirs impérissables. ❤️

Awesome selection of local crafts!

hectic full on craft market, they all want you to go into there room and check out the carvings...so be prepared. nice to see them carving stuff as well. haggle for best price. there ate some great carving and some not as good.. look carefully..

Amazing as t could be..

I am trying to contact Amadous or Amadou the Wood Carver I believe he and his wife Fatou have their shop in stall #7.

Very good for tourists

I love the hand crafted jewelry

Great spot for getting gifts to take home to NY.

(Translated by Google) Very entertaining, like a bazaar (Original) Sehr unterhaltsam, wie eben auf einen Basar

(Translated by Google) Too expensive, rip off tourist (Original) Zu teuer, Touristenabzocke

(Translated by Google) It's worth seeing 👍 (Original) Warto zobaczyć 👍

(Translated by Google) Nice little market with a lot of carvings. (Original) Leuk klein marktje met veel houtsnijwerk.

It's a very small market. I think we should be able to get a bigger market in town

Brilliant

(Translated by Google) Good market, real commodity prices are half as low as asking, so immediately muskut price (Original) Geras turgelis,realios prekių kainos yra per pusę mažesnės nei prašo, tad iškart muskut kaina

(Translated by Google) Nice very nice When you get there the stop Topppp (Original) Leuk heel leuk Als je er bent de stoppen Topppp

(Translated by Google) Nice experience in The Gambia. Well bargain otherwise you pay way too much. (Original) Leuke ervaring in Gambia. Wel goed afdingen anders betaal je veel te veel.

(Translated by Google) Quiet african spawning! (Original) Roligt afrikanskt gytter!

(Translated by Google) They ask for the main prize, but start with a quarter of the asking price themselves .. do they like it too ... then you can figure it out (Original) Ze vragen de hoofdprijs,maar start zelf met een kwart van de vraag prijs..vinden ze zelf ook leuk..dan kom je er wel uit

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(Translated by Google) Vastly left and expensive for what needs to be vet (Original) Vastante dejado y caro para lo que hay que vet

(Translated by Google) A market exclusively for tourists. Prices accordingly high. You can or must act. That's too exhausting for me. I recommend the Birkama Craft Market. (Original) Ein Markt ausschließlich für Touristen. Preise dementsprechend hoch. Man kann, bzw. muss handeln. Das ist mir aber zu anstrengrnd. Da empfehle ich lieber den Birkama Craft Market.

Nice stuff